Josh Hokit is fond of flipping off opponents. He took things to a new level Saturday night when he flipped off UFC announcer Bruce Buffer.
“It was pretty crazy,’’ Dana White said during the press conference after the completion of UFC 334. “I think it threw Buffer off a lot. Nobody’s ever flipped off Buffer before.’’
Hokit extended his middle finger at Buffer during introductions before Hokit fought Ciryl Gane for the UFC heavyweight championship at Madison Square Garden in New York.
Buffer appeared to smile when Hokit made the gesture without any sign of mirth.
While Hokit has made shocking remarks about Michelle Obama and others, Buffer has made some recent remarks about Hokit. In particular, during an interview with Kick streamer N3on.
“He can
fight, but I don’t like what he talks about,’’ Buffer said of Hokit. “I think he’s disrespectful. And sorry, Josh, if you’re watching. It’s just the way it is. It’s his thing, it’s his game, it’s not my style.’’
'I'm not classy enough?'
Hokit expressed his feelings on Instagram.
“I talk trash in the Octagon, but guys on this roster have actual criminal records…’’ he wrote. “I have no criminal record but I’m not classy enough?’’
Then came Saturday night, when Hokit expressed himself with a middle finger.
“Did it cross the line?’’ asked White, the UFC’s CEO. “Everything the guy does crosses the line. Look at what he said on the White House lawn in a fight that’s about America’s 250th birthday that’s supposed to be for everybody, you know?
“I’d rather have him flip Bruce Buffer off every single fight than say that (expletive).’’
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Why did Josh Hokit flip off Bruce Buffer before UFC title fight?
